ISO Containers - Groups & Types

Combines with Owner Prefix: BSL, Equipment Identifier: U, and
Serial Number: in 6 digits usually.

1 digit for checking the validation of the container number.

ISO 6346 is an international standard covering the coding, identification and marking of intermodal freight containers to standardise the name of the container.
22G1 means 20 ft X 8 ft 6-inch General Purpose Container with passive vents at upper part of the cargo space.

The total weight of container including the weight can be packed.
Max. Gross Weight = Tare Weight + Max. Payload

The actual weight of an empty container.
Tare Weight = Max. Gross Weight – Max. Payload

Max. weight that can be packed.
Max. Payload = Max. Gross Weight – Tare Weight

Max. volume that can be packed.

Like the identity card. Every container needs a valid CSC plate for international transport.

Listed the matters needing attention during the repair.
As BSL’s containers are made of Corten Steel, BSL leaves ‘Repair with “CORTEN” steel only’ label on the container as repair recommendation.

There are more than 10 container classification societies listed on International Code Council (ICC). BSL appointed classification societies are Lloyd’s Register (LR), Bureau Veritas (BV) & American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).